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Fire of the Phoenix · 06-13-2015, 10:49 PM

I love Hudler, but trading a guy in his situation is exactly what rebuilding teams do

-over 30? check.
-coming off career season? check.
-pending UFA? check.

I get that he has intangibles. I get he's a great influence and a great leader. I get that he's Jiri 'frickin' Hudler. But, from a pure asset management perspective AND from the perspective of hopefully being contenders in 3-4 years, this is absolutely a move that should be seriously considered. That said, I will be sad the day #24 moves on, he's been probably the best UFA signing in team history. One of my favorite players to wear the flaming C in the last 20 years.

06-13-2015, 10:49 PM	#36
Fire of the Phoenix #1 Goaltender Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Northern Crater Exp:	I love Hudler, but trading a guy in his situation is exactly what rebuilding teams do -over 30? check. -coming off career season? check. -pending UFA? check. I get that he has intangibles. I get he's a great influence and a great leader. I get that he's Jiri 'frickin' Hudler. But, from a pure asset management perspective AND from the perspective of hopefully being contenders in 3-4 years, this is absolutely a move that should be seriously considered. That said, I will be sad the day #24 moves on, he's been probably the best UFA signing in team history. One of my favorite players to wear the flaming C in the last 20 years.